Haileybury Turnford
27th November 2015
Parents Newsletter
Mill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 0JU
Upcoming Events
2.12.15 6th Form History Trip
Theatre Trip to CATS
15.12.15 Winter Sport Day
15-16.12.15 Y11 Mock Art Exam
01992 308333
enquiries@haileyburyturnford.com
A Note from Mr Barrow ….
As I write, we have emerged from a period of teacher recruitment; Mr
Richard Schiller (Acting Vice Principal) joined us on Monday 23 rd
November and will bring considerable experience to the school. Dr
Okpalugo and Mr Suter have joined the Science Department teaching
Years 7-11. Both have a proven track record of success at GCSE and A
level. Mr Demirkaya has also joined the ICT Department.
I am also delighted to announce that Jessica Frith has been shortlisted for
interview at the University of Cambridge to study Mathematics. This is a
tremendous achievement and we wish her every success with the
interview process.
Finally, please may I take this opportunity to thank Year 11 parents and
students for attending Wednesday’s sixth form open evening. Mr Walsh
looks forward to receiving all applicants by Thursday 17th December.
17.12.15 Last day of term 4pm finish
5.1.16 Spring Term commences
11-15.1.16 Y12 & 13 Mock Exams
13.1.16 Year 9 Options Evening
10.2.16 Year 11 Parents Evening
12.2.16 Break up for half term 3pm finish
22.2.16 Return to school
29.2.16-11.3.16 Y11 Mock Exams
16.3.16 Year 7 Parents Evening
23.3.16 Year 10 Parents Evening
24.3.16 Last day of term finish TBC
4.4.16 Inset Day
Parents’ Association
5.4.16 Summer Term commences
We are looking to establish a Haileybury Turnford Parents’ Association to
help run events and raise funds for the school. Please contact Miss
Nethercott, if you would be interested in joining.
2.5.16 Bank Holiday
4.5.16 Year 8 Parents Evening
9.5.16 GCSE & GCS exams commence
Thank you
Mr M Barrow
27.5.16 Break up for half term 3pm finish
6.6.16 Return to school
15.6.16 Year 9 Parents Evening
17.6.15 Inset day
4-8.7.16 Y8 & 10 Mock Exams
8.7.16 Break up for summer holidays
finish TBC
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The Haileybury Turnford Website
The Website will be up and running again Monday, thank you for bearing with us whilst it is having some
changes. If you have any problems logging in please contact us at enquiries@haileyburyturnford.com. If you
know the surname of the person you would like to contact, emails can be addressed using the format;
surname then initial then the school address i.e., smithj@haileyburyturnford.com
Thank you
Mr J Donovan
THFC
On Thursday 19th November, the Year 13 students from the Tottenham Hotspur Football programme visited the
Clubs’ Training Centre in Enfield.
The boys took part in a practical session led by Academy Coach Tony Tillbrook, which covered the ‘4 corners’
of a football practice; Technical, Tactical, Physical and Social. This linked in with their studies for their FA Level
2 Coaching Course and they were excellent with both their observations of the session and their feedback to
the group.
They also received a talk from Luke Georgiou, the Youth Performance Analyst on player development and
analysis, with the students receiving brilliant feedback from both coaches for the way they represented
themselves and the school.
Well done lads!
Mr J Adcock
History Department
A reminder to parents/carers that the History Department are taking 6 th formers off to University College
London on 2nd December for a seminar on the Kaiser Reich. This involves a discussion on Germany’s history
under Bismarck, her involvement in the Great War and the controversy surrounding Hitler’s rise to power.
Thank you
Mrs B Nee
Head of History
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Haileybury Turnford Outdoors
Congratulations to Mr Collins and his team (Haileybury Turnford Outdoors) – who have just been awarded a
level 4 certificate in the Royal Horticulture Society’s Campaign for School Gardening
Mr Collins said “ Unfortunately they spelt our name wrong so I have asked them to send a corrected
certificate which they are doing. We also received a Raspberry PI minicomputer and camera as an award
which I am in the process building as it comes as a kit! “
Maths Department
Congratulations to the following Year 13 students who participated in the Senior UK Maths Challenge with the
following awards:
- Kayleigh Skeggs : Silver Certificate and Best in Year certificate
- Saadia Khan : Silver Certificate
- Elle Newsum : Bronze Certificate
- Andrew Taylor : Bronze Certificate
Mr A Rugoobur
Head of Maths
Year 8 Hendon Trip
Please find the link to Joseph Hedges report on the RAF Hendon visit.
Thank you
Helen Ledster
Attachment: Newsletter report pdf
Year 11 Art Mock Exam
The final part of the Art mock exam project will be on Tuesday 15 th and Wednesday 16th December. The
students will be in the Art Studio from P1-6 on both days. This is to produce their final piece that they will be
planned for in advance. Normal school uniform is expect, but I would advise your child to bring in an old
baggy shirt etc. if their work is particularly heavily material based. They will be entitled to breaks and lunches
as normal.
Please do contact me if you have any questions.
Many thanks
Mrs L Megaw
Assistant Principal
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Year 12 BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Students volunteer to help at New
Grange Care Home in Cheshunt.
Y12 students in BTEC Health &Social Care are studying how to effectively communicate with different people
in a health and social care setting. As part of their course requirement students have to partake in an
individual and group interaction within a health and social care setting. Students spent a Wednesday
afternoon with the residents and staff of New Grange Care Home. The students got fully involved and
participated in a number of arm chair activities including games and signing Christmas cards for regular
visitors to the home. After the activities, the students had an opportunity to interact with the residents on a
one-to-one basis. The residents welcomed the opportunity to
interact and communicate with our young people and some of
our students have volunteered to regularly visit the home so that
the residents can have a regular opportunity to meet and
communicate with others. 12 BTEC Level 3 H&SC students will be
visiting New Grange Care home during November.
Thank you
Mrs M Goodes
Assistant Principal
Arts Award and Dance Trip Wednesday 2nd December to CATS
The students who are going on the trip to CATS will be leaving school during period 3 on Wednesday 2 nd
December; they will going by coach from school to the theatre and returning by coach back around 7pm.
Please ensure you are there to pick up your child and please remember that the students will be attending
school in full school uniform not enrichment uniform. Your child will need to bring a packed lunch for this day
and no fizzy drinks allowed. Please could you remind your children that they are attending a professional
show in the West End and that we expect nothing less than exemplary behaviour. Can I remind you that if you
fail to complete the parental consent form then your child will not be allowed to go on the trip.
Mrs C Puchalski
Faculty Leader of Creative and Performing Arts
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Year 7 & 8 Information
Thank you for a productive and purposeful three weeks into the second half term. ‘What can we learn from
the past?’ curriculum theme is progressing well as the students are learning through projects across the whole
school. The extended writing task in the school hall on Friday 13 th November relating to World War One ended
a very successful and respectful week of learning and reflection. The students behaved impeccably and took
the task very seriously resulting in high quality responses.
Attainment Reports will be posted home on the week beginning 14 th December. There will also be a letter to
explain the report and a reflection task that the students will fill in. The report will show your child’s progress in
each subject and will also have an engaged learning grade. The information below explains the Gold
Standard:
 The Haileybury Turnford KS3 assessment system focuses on key knowledge (big ideas) and skills to be
successful at KS4 and beyond and is based upon high expected standards for all, locking in an
expected trajectory (challenge) for all students.
 The key is that we are not setting a ceiling on achievement, but setting a standard of excellence - in the
knowledge and skills that we think are important. Equally, we are deliberately signaling the importance
of 'core' knowledge and skills and asking faculties to adapt their teaching to address misconceptions /
plug gaps before moving on.
 Gold is an entitlement for each and every Haileybury Turnford student.
 The thresholds have been labelled as follows:
Year 7 & 8 Attainment Grades
Attainment Grade
Description
Platinum ( Exceptional
progress)
The standard of this students work is extremely high and
places them in the top 5-10% of their year group.
Gold (Good progress)
This is the core level we expect from all but those students
gaining platinum.
Silver
progress)
The standard of this student’s work is sound but not
consistently at the core expected level.
(Expected
Bronze (Below progress)
The standard of this student’s work is a cause for concern
On the last week of term, your child will have the opportunity to take books and folders home of work that
they are most proud of. These will be available to collect from their subject teachers. The books and folders
are very important, it is critical that they are returned in good condition by 17 th December 2015.
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Parents’ Evenings will be held in school on 16 th March for Year 7 and 4th May for Year 8. This will be an
opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and discuss their progress. Please do not hesitate to contact the
school if you have any questions before this time.
Thank you
Mrs L Megaw
Assistant Principal
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
On Thursday a group of very brave year 8 students took part in the Mayor’s Debate against many of the local
schools in the area; The topic focused on heritage in a multi-cultural society.
Whilst they didn't win, they were the youngest, smallest and only team to bring creativity and laughter to the
debate.
Congratulations to Hajar, James, Sammie and Emily.
Thank you
Miss S Giles
Science Department
Year 11 will be completing their Science Controlled Assessment for the Core Science A Qualification on Friday
December 11th or Monday December 14th. This assessment counts as 25% of their overall Core Science
grade. Students will receive guidance in their lessons leading up to these dates. The schedule for the day is:
Period 1: Key Skills Revision
Period 2: Paper 1 Exam (45 minutes)
Period 3: Practical Investigation
Period 4: Graphs and Data Analysis
Period 5: Paper 2 Exam (50 minutes)
Any further questions please feel free to contact Mr Davison, KS4 Support, by email at
davisonj@haileyburyturnford.com, Mrs Kurshumliu, Head of Science Faculty, by email at
kurshumliuc@haileyburyturnford.com or Mrs D'Urso, Second in Science, at dursol@haileyburyturnford.com.
Thank you in advance for your support in this matter.
Mrs Kurshumliu, Head of Science Faculty
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SHOCK PENS
It has come to our attention that a small number of students have brought a shock pen into school. Under no
circumstance should these pens be brought into school. If a student is found with one they will be
confiscated. This is a serious incident and therefore the student will be dealt with according to our behaviour
policy and parents will be informed.
Thank you
Miss H Radwell
Exam Certificates
These have now arrived in school and can be collected from the Exams Office. Certificates can only be
collected by someone else if they have written permission from the named student. Please make sure
certificates are kept in a safe and secure place as they are evidence of a student’s qualifications and may
be needed in the future. They are also very costly to replace.
Thank you
Miss L Newbury
Exams Officer
Enrichment Uniform - Wednesdays
Please my I remind Year 7-9 and parents that enrichment uniform needs to be worn every Wednesday.
Thank you
Mrs L Sparrow
Student Reception
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